Kerry Diotte on Crimean Tatar Deportation (“Sürgünlik”) Memorial Day Act

In the House of Commons on November 4th, 2016. See this statement in context.

Crimean Tatar Deportation (“Sürgünlik”) Memorial Day ActPrivate Members' Business

November 4th, 2016 / 1:45 p.m.

Conservative

Kerry Diotte Conservative Edmonton Griesbach, AB

Mr. Speaker, yes, other countries have. The forced famine in Ukraine, I believe, has been recognized by 13 countries. The genocide of the Crimean Tartars has been recognized by Ukraine. Canada is being challenged to be the second to recognize this genocide.

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